Device for covering gap between temporary work platforms

ABSTRACT

Provided is a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which is capable of securely covering a gap between spaced temporary work platforms, thereby preventing a worker&#39;s foot from being caught in a gap or preventing an accident caused by dropping of work tools, building materials or the like through a gap, and which provides excellent convenience of use due to its structure capable of simply and easily covering a gap between the temporary work platforms, and which is easily installed or dismantled without any specific work tools or devices. The device includes a flat-plate-shaped cover plate, both lateral side portions of which are placed on the top surfaces of adjacent temporary work platforms in order to cover a gap formed between the temporary work platforms. The cover plate is provided at the bottom surface thereof with a coupling portion. The device further includes at least one separation-preventing unit configured to be coupled to the coupling portion of the cover plate in order to prevent the cover plate from being separated from the temporary work platforms.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, and more particularly to a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which is capable of covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which are temporarily installed to permit workers to stand thereon or to carry materials in the construction or repair of ships, construction of buildings, etc., thereby preventing accidents, such as a worker's foot being caught in a gap between the temporary work platforms.

BACKGROUND ART

In general, a temporary structure is installed to enable workers to stand thereon and get access to high places to aid in the construction or repair of ships, construction of buildings, or civil-engineering works.

This temporary structure is typically constructed such that a framework is set up by assembling pipes and such that a work platform is mounted in the framework.

An exemplary work platform for the above-mentioned temporary structure is disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-open Publication No. 10-2012-0138486 (published on Dec. 26, 2012). However, this related art has a problem in that the work platform is so narrow that a worker may be easily injured in a fall from the work platform when the worker misses his/her step or loses his/her balance while working. Even if work platforms are arranged in two rows in order to increase a working area to prevent the above problem, a gap, in which a worker's foot is easily caught, is formed between the work platforms.

DISCLOSURE Technical Problem

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which is capable of securely covering a gap between spaced temporary work platforms, thereby preventing a worker's foot from being caught in a gap or preventing an accident caused by dropping of work tools, building materials or the like through a gap.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which provides excellent convenience of use due to its structure, which is capable of simply and easily covering a gap between temporary work platforms.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which is easily installed or dismantled without any specific work tools or devices.

Technical Solution

In accordance with the present invention, the above and other objects can be accomplished by the provision of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, including:

a cover plate having a flat-plate shape, the cover plate including both lateral side portions formed to be placed on the top surfaces of adjacent temporary work platforms in order to cover a gap formed between the temporary work platforms,

wherein the cover plate is provided at the bottom surface thereof with a coupling portion; and

at least one separation-preventing unit configured to be coupled to the coupling portion of the cover plate in order to prevent the cover plate from being separated from the temporary work platforms.

In addition, the separation-preventing unit may include:

a downward-pressing unit, configured to be brought into close contact with the bottom surfaces of the temporary work platforms and to exert downward-pulling force on the cover plate so that the cover plate is pressed against the top surfaces of the temporary work platforms.

In addition, the coupling portion may include a pair of accommodation brackets formed along the center portion of the cover plate in the longitudinal direction of the cover plate while being spaced apart from each other.

Each of the pair of accommodation brackets may include a vertical portion extending vertically downwards and a horizontal portion extending horizontally from the lower end of the vertical portion toward the center of the cover plate.

In addition, the separation-preventing unit may include a downward-pressing unit configured to be brought into close contact with the bottom surfaces of the temporary work platforms and to exert downward-pulling force on the cover plate so that the cover plate is pressed against the top surfaces of the temporary work platforms.

The coupling portion may include a pair of accommodation brackets formed along the center portion of the cover plate in the longitudinal direction of the cover plate while being spaced apart from each other.

Each of the pair of accommodation brackets may include a vertical portion extending vertically downwards and a horizontal portion extending horizontally from the lower end of the vertical portion toward the center of the cover plate.

In addition, the downward-pressing unit may include:

a horizontal bar; and

an elastic body configured to exert tensile force on the horizontal bar in an upward direction.

In addition, the separation-preventing unit may further include:

an upper member disposed between the pair of accommodation brackets, the upper member being configured to be slidable in a longitudinal direction;

a lower member formed at a lower side of the upper member, the lower member having a width smaller than the width of the upper member;

an accommodation hole formed in the center in the longitudinal direction of the upper member and in the center in the longitudinal direction of the lower member and extending in a vertical direction; and

a stopper formed at the lower end of the accommodation hole, the stopper having a width smaller than the internal width of the accommodation hole.

In addition, the downward-pressing unit may further include:

a vertical connection member including a head portion, accommodated in the accommodation hole and configured to be caught by the stopper, and a lower end portion coupled so as to be perpendicular to the top surface of the horizontal bar.

The elastic body may be a compression elastic body located between the head portion of the vertical connection member and the top surface of the stopper within the accommodation hole in order to press the bottom surface of the head portion of the vertical connection member upwards so that the vertical connection member is biased upwards.

In addition, the device may further include: an accommodation groove formed in the lower end of the lower member and extending in the longitudinal direction of the lower member in order to accommodate the horizontal bar therein; and

a fixing groove formed in the center of the lower end in the longitudinal direction of the lower member and extending in a width direction of the lower member in order to restrict rotation and movement of the horizontal bar.

In addition, the device may further include: upper fixing holes formed in the center in the width direction of the cover plate at a predetermined interval; and

lower fixing holes formed in the upper member so as to correspond to the upper fixing holes.

In addition, the device may further include a through-hole formed in the center in the width direction of the cover plate so as to allow the vertical connection member to pass therethrough.

Advantageous Effects

According to the present invention, a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms is capable of securely covering a gap between spaced temporary work platforms, thereby preventing a worker's foot from being caught in a gap or preventing an accident caused by dropping of work tools, building materials or the like through a gap. The device provides excellent convenience of use due to its structure capable of simply and easily covering a gap between temporary work platforms, and is easily installed or dismantled without any specific work tools or devices.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating an example of application of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective cross-sectional view illustrating a cross section cut along the center of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention.

1: temporary work platform 100: cover plate 110: coupling portion 111: accommodation bracket 111-1: vertical portion 111-2: horizontal portion 120: upper fixing hole 130: through-hole 200: separation-preventing unit 210: downward-pressing unit 211: horizontal bar 212: elastic body 213: vertical connection member 213-1: head portion 220: upper member 221: lower fixing hole 230: lower member 231: accommodation groove 232: fixing groove 240: accommodation hole

BEST MODE

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view illustrating an example of application of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective cross-sectional view illustrating a cross section cut along the center of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an embodiment of a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention.

A device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention is a device configured to cover a gap formed between temporary work platforms 1 that are arranged in the lateral direction.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms according to the present invention includes a flat-plate-shaped cover plate 100, both lateral side portions of which are placed on the top surfaces of adjacent temporary work platforms 1 in order to cover a gap formed between the temporary work platforms 1.

The cover plate 100 includes protruding portions, which protrude upwards in a semi-circular shape from the center and both lateral ends of the cover plate and extend in the longitudinal direction of the cover plate, in order to improve structural enforcement and increase safety.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the cover plate 100 is provided at the bottom surface thereof with a coupling portion 110, which is a main feature of the present invention. The coupling portion 110 includes a pair of accommodation brackets 111, which are formed along the center portion of the cover plate 100 in the longitudinal direction of the cover plate 100 while being spaced apart from each other, and each of the pair of accommodation brackets 111 includes a vertical portion 111-1 extending vertically downwards and a horizontal portion 111-2 extending horizontally from the lower end of the vertical portion 111-1 toward the center of the cover plate.

The coupling portion 110 is formed so as to be located in a gap between the temporary work platforms 1.

In addition, the present invention includes at least one separation-preventing unit 200 to prevent the cover plate 100 from being separated from the temporary work platforms 1. The separation-preventing unit 200 is configured to be coupled to the coupling portion 110 of the cover plate 100. Specifically, the separation-preventing unit 200 includes a downward-pressing unit 210, which is configured to be brought into close contact with the bottom surfaces of the temporary work platforms 1 and to exert downward-pulling force on the cover plate 100 so that the cover plate 100 is pressed against the top surfaces of the temporary work platforms 1.

Here, as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, the downward-pressing unit 210 includes a horizontal bar 211 and an elastic body 212, which exerts tensile force on the horizontal bar 211 in the upward direction.

Specifically, the separation-preventing unit 200 further includes an upper member 220, which is disposed between the pair of accommodation brackets 111 and is configured to be slidable in the longitudinal direction, a lower member 230, which is formed at the lower side of the upper member 220 and has a width smaller than the width of the upper member 220, an accommodation hole 240, which is formed in the center in the longitudinal direction of the upper member 220 and in the center in the longitudinal direction of the lower member 230 and extends in the vertical direction, and a stopper, which is formed at the lower end of the accommodation hole 240 and has a width smaller than the internal width of the accommodation hole 240.

In addition, the downward-pressing unit 210 further includes a vertical connection member 213, which includes a head portion 213-1 accommodated in the accommodation hole 240 and configured to be caught by the stopper and a lower end portion coupled so as to be perpendicular to the top surface of the horizontal bar 211. The elastic body 212 is implemented as a compression elastic body, which is located between the head portion 213-1 of the vertical connection member 213 and the top surface of the stopper within the accommodation hole 240 and presses the bottom surface of the head portion 213-1 of the vertical connection member 213 upwards so that the vertical connection member 213 is biased upwards.

In addition, in order to facilitate storage when not in use, the present invention includes an accommodation groove 231, which is formed in the lower end of the lower member 230 and extends in the longitudinal direction of the lower member 230 in order to accommodate the horizontal bar 211 therein. In order to prevent rotation and movement of the horizontal bar 211, the present invention includes a fixing groove 232, which is formed in the center of the lower end in the longitudinal direction of the lower member 230 and extends in the width direction of the lower member 230.

In addition, in order to prevent relative movement of the separation-preventing unit 200, the present invention includes upper fixing holes 120, which are formed in the center in the width direction of the cover plate 100 at a predetermined interval, and lower fixing holes 221, which are formed in the upper member 220 so as to correspond to the upper fixing holes 120. The movement of the separation-preventing unit 200 relative to the cover plate 100 is prevented by fastening screws, bolts or the like into the upper fixing holes 120 and the lower fixing holes 221.

In addition, the cover plate 100 has a through-hole 130 formed in the center in the width direction thereof, through which the vertical connection member 213 is installed.

Further, the horizontal bar 211 is formed in the shape of plate that is convex and round downwards in order to prevent a worker from being injured by a protruding edge or the like when used or when not in use and to prevent unintended rotation of the horizontal bar attributable to vibration or impact.

With the structure described above, the device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms of the present invention is capable of securely covering a gap between the spaced temporary work platforms 1, thereby preventing a worker's foot from being caught in a gap or preventing an accident caused by dropping of work tools, building materials or the like through a gap. The device provides excellent convenience of use due to its structure capable of simply and easily covering a gap between the temporary work platforms 1, and is easily installed or dismantled without any specific work tools or devices.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The present invention relates to a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which is capable of covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which are temporarily installed to permit workers to stand thereon or to carry materials in the construction or repair of ships, construction of buildings, etc., thereby preventing accidents, such as a worker's foot being caught in a gap between the temporary work platforms, and thus has industrial applicability. 

1. A device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, comprising: a cover plate having a flat-plate shape, the cover plate comprising both lateral side portions, formed to be placed on top surfaces of adjacent temporary work platforms in order to cover a gap formed between the temporary work platforms, and a coupling portion provided at a bottom surface thereof; and at least one separation-preventing unit configured to be coupled to the coupling portion of the cover plate in order to prevent the cover plate from being separated from the temporary work platforms.
 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the separation-preventing unit comprises a downward-pressing unit configured to be brought into close contact with bottom surfaces of the temporary work platforms and to exert downward-pulling force on the cover plate so that the cover plate is pressed against top surfaces of the temporary work platforms.
 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the coupling portion comprises a pair of accommodation brackets formed along a center portion of the cover plate in a longitudinal direction of the cover plate while being spaced apart from each other, and wherein each of the pair of accommodation brackets comprises a vertical portion extending vertically downwards and a horizontal portion extending horizontally from a lower end of the vertical portion toward a center of the cover plate.
 4. The device according to claim 3, wherein the separation-preventing unit comprises a downward-pressing unit configured to be brought into close contact with bottom surfaces of the temporary work platforms and to exert downward-pulling force on the cover plate so that the cover plate is pressed against top surfaces of the temporary work platforms, wherein the coupling portion comprises a pair of accommodation brackets formed along a center portion of the cover plate in a longitudinal direction of the cover plate while being spaced apart from each other, and wherein each of the pair of accommodation brackets comprises a vertical portion extending vertically downwards and a horizontal portion extending horizontally from a lower end of the vertical portion toward a center of the cover plate.
 5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the downward-pressing unit comprises a horizontal bar and an elastic body configured to exert tensile force on the horizontal bar in an upward direction.
 6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the separation-preventing unit further comprises: an upper member disposed between the pair of accommodation brackets, the upper member being configured to be slidable in a longitudinal direction; a lower member formed at a lower side of the upper member, the lower member having a width smaller than a width of the upper member; an accommodation hole formed in a center in a longitudinal direction of the upper member and in a center in a longitudinal direction of the lower member and extending in a vertical direction; and a stopper formed at a lower end of the accommodation hole, the stopper having a width smaller than an internal width of the accommodation hole.
 7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the downward-pressing unit further comprises a vertical connection member, the vertical connection member comprising a head portion, accommodated in the accommodation hole and configured to be caught by the stopper, and a lower end portion coupled so as to be perpendicular to a top surface of the horizontal bar, and wherein the elastic body is a compression elastic body located between the head portion of the vertical connection member and a top surface of the stopper within the accommodation hole in order to press a bottom surface of the head portion of the vertical connection member upwards so that the vertical connection member is biased upwards.
 8. The device according to claim 7, further comprising: an accommodation groove formed in a lower end of the lower member and extending in a longitudinal direction of the lower member in order to accommodate the horizontal bar therein; and a fixing groove formed in a center of the lower end in the longitudinal direction of the lower member and extending in a width direction of the lower member in order to restrict rotation and movement of the horizontal bar.
 9. The device according to claim 8, further comprising: upper fixing holes formed in a center in a width direction of the cover plate at a predetermined interval; and lower fixing holes formed in the upper member so as to correspond to the upper fixing holes.
 10. The device according to claim 9, further comprising: a through-hole formed in the center in the width direction of the cover plate so as to allow the vertical connection member to pass therethrough. 